der Wegfall
Translation
elimination, abolition, omission, cessation
Examples
Der Wegfall der Subventionen ist ein Problem.
The elimination of the subsidies is a problem.
Durch den Wegfall der Regelung wurde alles einfacher.
With the abolition of the regulation, everything became simpler.
Grammar Patterns
the elimination ((of sth.)) Der Wegfall der alten Regelung war nötig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abolition, elimination; Antonyms: introduction, retention
Etymology
Composed of 'Weg' (away) and 'Fall' (fall). It literally means 'falling away'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'falling away' (Weg + Fall) and thus disappearing or being eliminated.